NAICS 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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What is NAICS 238990
NAICS code 238990 encompasses establishments primarily engaged in specialized trade contracting that do not fall under foundation, structural, building exterior, equipment, finishing, or site preparation categories. Businesses in this sector perform a broad range of specialty trade services involving new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. These firms play a critical role in completing niche aspects of construction projects that require specific skills and techniques, such as billboard erection, swimming pool construction, and fence installation. Government agencies contract these services to ensure comprehensive project completion, leveraging the expertise of specialty contractors to meet unique construction and maintenance needs that standard trades cannot fulfill.
Industry Classification for NAICS 238990
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; building finishing contractors; and site preparation contractors). The specialty trade work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
- Billboard erection
- Outdoor swimming pool construction
- Paver, brick (e.g., driveway, patio, sidewalk), installation
- Crane rental with operator
- Paving, residential and commercial driveway and parking lot
- Sandblasting building exteriors
- Fence installation
- Scaffold erecting and dismantling
- Interlocking brick and block installation
- Steeplejack work
- Manufactured (mobile) home set up and tie-down work
- Driveway paving or sealing
Breakdown for NAICS 238990
- Covers specialized trade contracting excluding foundation, structural, equipment, finishing, and site preparation trades.
- Includes new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repair work.
- Applicable to contractors performing niche construction services such as fence installation and billboard erection.
- Typically serves public sector infrastructure, recreational, and facility maintenance projects.
- Works range from small-scale maintenance to large, multi-phase specialty construction projects.
Included Activities for NAICS 238990
- Billboard erection and maintenance
- Outdoor swimming pool construction and repair
- Installation of pavers and brickwork for driveways, patios, and sidewalks
- Crane rental services with operator for specialized lifting tasks
- Residential and commercial driveway and parking lot paving
- Sandblasting and surface preparation of building exteriors
- Fence installation and repair services
- Erection and dismantling of scaffolding for construction projects
Business Types for NAICS 238990
- Specialty trade contracting firms
- Small and medium construction subcontractors
- Equipment rental companies with operator services
- Fence and exterior installation companies
- Masonry and paving contractors
- Construction maintenance service providers
Subcategories for NAICS 238990
- Artificial turf installation
- Asphalt coating and sealing, residential and commercial parking lot and driveway
- Asphalting, residential and commercial driveway and parking area
- Billboard erection
- Blacktop work, residential and commercial driveway and parking area
- Boat lift installation
- Brick driveway contractors
- Brick paver (e.g., driveways, patios, sidewalks) installation
- Cable splicing (except electrical or fiber optic)
- Chain link fence installation
- Concrete patio construction
- Concrete paving, residential and commercial driveway and parking area
- Concrete sawing and drilling (except demolition)
- Construction elevator (i.e., temporary use during construction) erection and dismantling
- Crane rental with operator
- Culvert, concrete, residential and commercial paved area
- Curb and gutter construction, residential and commercial driveway and parking area, concrete
- Driveway paving or sealing
- Fence installation (except electronic containment fencing for pets)
- Fencing contractors (except electronic containment fencing for pets)
- Flagpole installation
- House moving (i.e., raising from one site, moving, and placing on a new foundation)
- Interlocking brick and block installation
- Mail box units, outdoor, multiple box-type, erection
- Manufactured (mobile) home set up and tie-down work
- Parking lot paving and sealing
- Patio construction
- Paver, brick (e.g., driveway, patio, sidewalk), installation
- Paving, residential and commercial driveway and parking lot
- Playground equipment installation
- Pole (e.g., telephone) removal
- Posthole digging
- Radon gas alleviation contractors
- Safety net system, erecting and dismantling at construction site
- Sandblasting, building exterior
- Scaffold erecting and dismantling
- Shoring, construction
- Sidewalk construction, residential and commercial
- Sign (except on highways, streets, bridges and tunnels) erection
- Sign, building, erection
- Statue erection
- Steeplejack work
- Street, interlocking brick (i.e., not mortared), installation
- Swimming pool screen enclosure construction
- Swimming pool, outdoor, construction
- Tank lining contractors
- Turf, artificial, installation
- Underpinning, construction
Government Buyers for NAICS 238990
Federal, state, and local government agencies commonly procure services under NAICS 238990 to support infrastructure development, facility maintenance, and public works projects. Agencies such as the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and municipal public works departments require specialized trade contractors for projects including recreational facility construction, public safety improvements, and urban development initiatives. These agencies seek contractors who can deliver specialized, timely, and cost-effective services to maintain and enhance government-owned properties and assets while ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 238990
Contracts awarded under NAICS 238990 frequently include firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and time-and-materials agreements. Procurement methods range from competitive sealed bidding to negotiated procurements, depending on project complexity and urgency. Contract values can vary widely, from small maintenance tasks worth a few thousand dollars to large multi-phase construction projects exceeding several million dollars. Government contracting officers favor contractors with proven technical expertise, safety records, and the capacity to manage specialized trade work within budget and schedule constraints.
Details for NAICS 238990
Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 23899 | All Other Specialty Trade Contractors |
| 2389 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors |
| 238 | Specialty Trade Contractors |
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 238910 | Site Preparation Contractors |
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